Air Canada’s new route between Montreal and Austin launches at AUS

AUSTIN (KXAN) — People flying out of Austin and looking for a new international destination now have a new option.

Air Canada’s new non-stop service between Austin and Montréal, Canada officially launched Friday. The new route was announced last October.

Previous coverage: Another new international route coming to Austin in 2024

The airline will operate flights between Austin and Montréal 4 days a week, according to a release from the Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The flights connect AUS and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

Flights will leave Austin at 11:30 a.m. and arrive in Montreal at 4:28 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Returning flights leave Montreal at 6:15 p.m. and arrive at AUS at 9:32 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, according to the Air Canada website.

AUS and Air Canada hosted an event celebrating the inaugural flight Friday, featuring remarks from airport officials, City of Austin leaders and airport partners.

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